Bubbles I would never insinuate that you are donkers, that would be too much like fibbing, or stretching truths in needless gossip. Stating such things as a common fact, now that another story altogether. But I would never insinuate such a thing.

Praying you had a rest filled night Shann. Just now got on to see your post. Oh wait, that was this morning, never mind. I will be praying anyway, you go take a nap.. or a nice hot soak.

And Bird, I sure hope and pray you don't come down with anything before the trip. Would be a real drag to get there, have that eye contact moment, then sneeze all over him. Definitely not the first impression I would want to make.

In the last 2 weeks several people that I or my family and/or friends know have died.

My dad's childhood friend. My friends brother-in-laws mom. a family friends mom. My Uncle's college student from many years ago and her two very young daughters. and now the older brother of a little boy in mom's class, who was only 3 yrs old.

Many deaths. Deaths of older people, the young and the in between. Death from disease, illness and accidents.

Sadness consuming the people and loved ones of those people, the hardships and pain.

We've all been there. We know what it's like to be in that sadness and that pain, we know what it's like to see the ones we love in the pain also.

Lets keep them all in our prayers. The people and families I mentioned and also the ones we don't know. There are many people out there we have never met, people our families have never met, but are going through the same things and they may even be all alone. So lets pray for them. Lets pray for the known and the unknown.

JesusPuppy wrote: Bubbles I would never insinuate that you are donkers, that would be too much like fibbing, or stretching truths in needless gossip. Stating such things as a common fact, now that another story altogether. But I would never insinuate such a thing.

BTW...funny you said "Donkers"...I had 2 friends (a married couple) and he acted exacty like Shrek...even had that big stupid grin. His wife was a perfect Fiona and well, you know the rest. Sad thing is...I DO act like donkey (at times anyway).

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Praying you had a rest filled night Shann. Just now got on to see your post. Oh wait, that was this morning, never mind. I will be praying anyway, you go take a nap.. or a nice hot soak.

Thinkin 'bout ya Shannikins and to be honest...my gut had a little knot in it after I read your post. On the spiritual drain...SO hoping nobody nutted up and made you feel like crawling in a hole and never coming out. You've had your share of being come against when you are actually helping. As for the body aches...you've had your abundance of freeeeeezing weather and I know what a challenge it can be to keep a wood stove burning hot enough to keep ya warm. Maybe you've just had too much going on with commitments. Sometimes when I get emotionally and physically burned out after going, going, going....trying to help others, my mind and body come to a screaching halt and I don't feel like doing ANYTHING. I hope you just needed a day off to yourself to do nothing and bask in warm fuzzies with your critters.

Bird, I sure hope and pray you don't come down with anything before the trip. Would be a real drag to get there, have that eye contact moment, then sneeze all over him. Definitely not the first impression I would want to make.

How are ewe feeling today Amykins? I am also, SO hoping you aren't or don't get sick. I'm excited about the trip for you two.

Hows 'bout ewe Beakers? Mes heart is heavy for you. You are so young to be experiencing all this loss. And, yes, even tho we've all had our own experiences....doesn't make it sting any less. Praying for you to be lifted up and to continue to be a blessing to those around you.

Hey guys, been a crazy last few days but I am not sick! However, my Dad went in for a routine colonoscopy yesterday and they found cancer. He didn't have any symptoms or anything, so folks, when you're over 50 go in for one! I don't care if you hate doctors or not. Dad does too, but because one took it upon himself to schedule the scope for Dad, that means they caught the cancer way early and it looks like it should only require surgery and then he'll be fine.

Bad timing of it all... the surgery will be on Saturday while I'm gone. But they tell me I can't do the surgery myself anyway, so I guess it doesn't matter where I am.

Becky, you're right that we have to cherish every moment we have with our friends and family because we never know how long we or they will last.

I was planning to be in bed by now since I have to leave the house at 4 am, but haven't quite made it. Still have to gather a few things but I'm mostly ready... as far as packing and stuff. I was ready ages ago!

Yes I am still alive, just 50 pounds lighter and I am doing biggest loser going for 40 in the next 90 days. And then 10 more before May 26th! I feel really good health wise and mentally and emotional because of losing weight but I feel bad I haven't written anything in like months so I think I might try to get back into that soon..we'll see how that goes though...

I had a vague idea for repeat but could not think of how to develop it. When I was a kid, we had a Choral Christmas record album-you know- those black vinyl plate- sized precursors to CDs? The song "Joy to the World" skipped during the second verse. It went " Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, Re-peat! repeat! Repeat! Repeat..."

Should have called on Shann to help me out. Brain not functioning these days.

I had a vague idea for repeat but could not think of how to develop it. When I was a kid, we had a Choral Christmas record album-you know- those black vinyl plate- sized precursors to CDs? The song "Joy to the World" skipped during the second verse. It went " Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, Re-peat! repeat! Repeat! Repeat..."

Should have called on Shann to help me out. Brain not functioning these days.

Thanks! I had SO much fun with this one. And I'm glad to see others are enjoying reading it nearly as much as I enjoyed writing it.

JoyAnn wrote:Yes I am still alive, just 50 pounds lighter and I am doing biggest loser going for 40 in the next 90 days. And then 10 more before May 26th! I feel really good health wise and mentally and emotional because of losing weight but I feel bad I haven't written anything in like months so I think I might try to get back into that soon..we'll see how that goes though...

Man this is so awesome!! I'm proud of you. That's not easy to do. I like how after you met your goal you started another one. I had loct 65 pounds last year but my stupid rice cake consumption as messed me up and I've gained about half of the weight back. You go girl! I believe in you!